Timesheet mistakes like missed clock-outs or incomplete breaks can delay payroll and create extra work for managers. With Timesheet Alerts, you can spot and fix errors in real time, saving time and ensuring accurate payroll data. In this article, you’ll learn what alerts are, when to use them, and how managers, employees, and admins can benefit.
When and why to use it
- Prevent payroll delays caused by missing or incorrect times.
- Give employees more ownership of their timesheets.
- Save managers time by reducing manual checks.
- Improve overall data accuracy throughout the month.
How to use
For Managers
- On your sidebar, go to Time Tracking.
- Look for the new Alerts column in the overview.
- Filter or sort by alerts to identify employees with issues.
- Click on the employee’s timesheet to review and correct the flagged day.
Managers would need to have this notifications enabled:
For Employees
- On your sidebar, open your Clock-in page.
- Review any alerts that appear on your timeline.
- Fix the flagged error directly (for example, add a missing clock-out).
For Admins
By default, the Missing Clocking alert is enabled.
To activate other alerts (Missing Clock-Out, Missing Break, Insufficient Break):
- On your sidebar, go to settings → time tracking → Time Tracking policies
- Enable the relevant rules
If the Alerts column doesn’t appear or employees can’t see alerts, check that Time Tracking is enabled and the corresponding policy rules are active.
FAQ
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Which types of alerts are available?
Missing Clocking, Missing Clock-Out, Missing Break, and Insufficient Break.
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Can employees fix their own alerts?
Yes, employees can correct errors directly on their clock-in page.
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Are alerts enabled by default?
Only the Missing Clocking alert is enabled by default. The other three need to be activated through policy rules.